US Bridges

County Road 19 over Cache LA Poudre River

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 1.1 MI N of CO RD 48 · Structure no. LR19-1.1-48-A

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,617
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Cache LA Poudre River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 19 over Cache LA Poudre River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,617 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,021 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesCache LA Poudre River
Location1.1 MI N of CO RD 48
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.61214, -105.11433
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,617 (2023)
Projected traffic7,021 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19 over Cache LA Poudre River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19 over Cache LA Poudre River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 19 over Cache LA Poudre River carry?

About 5,617 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Cache LA Poudre River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Cache LA Poudre River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.